The world we live in today is streaming with Positive ions. But this saturation of positive ions due to the ever developing electronics in our homes and offices, the radiation we are exposed to on a daily basis and the chemical and pollution our bodies come in contact with, is actually not a positive thing. This abundance of positive ions contributes to an imbalance of the acid-alkaline levels within our bodies, thus contributing to free radicals which are believed to advance aging and the development of cancer.
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Costa Rica real estate is typically a cash market for foreign investors. The main reason is Costa Rican banks lend money at a significantly higher interest rate than the Prime rate, which has been cut to historically low level since January of 2009. However, you don’t have to give up the dream of owning your own piece of paradise, because there are two elements working in your favor—lower prices and seller financing.
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A Superfood is defined generally as “a food considered especially nutritious or otherwise beneficial to health and well-being”. Many move to Costa Rica in hopes of doing that very thing, benefiting their health and well-being. In this day and age there are varying discussions on superfoods (Are they really super?) but it is certain, eating healthy is smart. This is one easy thing to accomplish in Costa Rica and if you are into the superfood movement, you will love it here.
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Located up the hill on Alto Las Palomas, Vista al Valle Santa Ana is a unique and exclusive development that represents the meaning of a relaxing and distinctive lifestyle away from the crowd but just minutes from all modern amenities in both Escazu and Santa Ana.
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Trip Advisor recently ranked the Travelers Choice Top 10 Beaches of Central America, Costa Rica dominated the list. The ever-popular Manuel Antonio National Park won the top spot, with lush jungle surrounding by powder sand beach. The crowd favorite Playa Samara took second place, this one being the top choice for tourists to Nicoya region. Along this same coastline, Norsara took fourth while Playa Santa Teresa took fifth place. The Guanacaste region was represented by Playa Avenllanes and Playa Conchal which took sixth and seventh, respectively. The popular surf spot of Playa Hermosa took eighth and on the Carribean side, Playa Viejo took ninth. Popular beaches aside, what if you are looking for an uncrowded and untouched beach? Can they still be found? The short answer is, yes! (or maybe Si!)
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When you read these words- pineapple, palm trees, surfing, fish tacos, sea turtles, coconuts, lava rocks, humpback whales- what comes to mind? Perhaps you may think, Hawaii. Those things are also what Costa Rica is made of. Throw in sloths, bananas, hummingbirds, coffee, monkeys, rainforest, birds of paradise, volcanoes and you haven’t even scratched the surface!
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Most parents have traveled with kids and know their own kids best. What you might not know is the country you plan on visiting with your kids. Planning a Costa Rica Family Vacation needs to take into account all the basic necessities kids need to make a vacation kid-friendly along with a few other ideas you might not be thinking of.
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If you are looking for your next family vacation you might want to consider Costa Rica. If you have not been to Costa Rica you probably know somebody that has been or somebody that has property in Costa Rica.
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Half of my family is from Canada, eh. My mother grew up in Newfoundland until the age of 13 when my grandfather found work in California. The extended family that stayed behind, some later moving to Ottawa, would frequently visit us in the San Francisco Bay Area, especially during the cold, winter months.
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There are Toucans and Beaches, but Why Else should you Consider Costa Rica for your Retirement?
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